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Whitman College is a private liberal arts school located in the notoriously friendly small town of Walla Walla, WA at the foot of the Blue Mountains. In addition to offering 45 majors, Whitman partners with other top schools to offer a number of combined 3-2 programs, such as engineering and computer science, oceanography, biology, geology, forestry and environmental management. The school was modeled after traditional New England liberal arts colleges and it draws students from 42 states and 31 countries. All students are required to take a two-semester course called “Encounters,” which examines cultural interaction throughout history. Students eager for experiences overseas can take advantage of 88 study abroad programs in 40 countries, and those interested in cultural encounters on campus can live in one of five language houses for French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese speakers. Whitman has shown a strong commitment to sustainability by leasing land to wind farms, ensuring new buildings meet LEED standards and removing disposable water bottles from campus stores and cafeterias. Whitman’s sports teams compete at the NCAA Division III level. More »

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Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2014 and returned in fall 2015.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2007 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

Complete Tuition Data

In-State Tuition

$46,138

Out of State Tuition

$46,138

Books and Supplies

$1,400

Living Expenses

Room and Board

Other Expenses

On Campus

$11,564

$800

Off Campus

$11,564

$800

Off Campus With Family

$800

N/A

Total Cost

In-State

Out-of-State

On Campus

$59,902

$59,902

Off Campus

$59,902

$59,902

Off Campus With Family

$48,338

$48,338

Tuition data refer to estimated expenses for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students for the year 2015-2016, unless otherwise noted. The figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2015-2016. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The category "any grant" includes federal, state and local government grants and institutional grants.

Grants provided by federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, including Title IV Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). Also includes need-based and merit-based educational assistance funds and training vouchers provided from other federal agencies and/or federally-sponsored educational benefits programs, including the Veteran's Administration, Department of Labor, and other federal agencies.

Other federal grants: Federal monies awarded to the institution under federal government student aid programs, such as Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), DHHS training grants (aid portion only), State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG), and other federal student aid programs. Pell grants are not included in this classification.

Complete Admissions Data

Undergraduate Application Fee

$50

Applications

Number of Applicants

Percent Admitted

Percent Admitted Who Enrolled

Total

3,653

41%

26%

Male

1,491

40%

29%

Female

2,162

41%

25%

SAT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting SAT

71%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

1,200

600

600

600

75th Percentile

1,430

720

710

710

ACT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting ACT

33%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

28

N/A

N/A

8

75th Percentile

32

N/A

N/A

10

Admissions data refer to students applying to enter in fall 2014. Application fee data refer to those fees charged to students applying for admission in fall 2014.

The unduplicated headcount of varsity athletics participants divided by the total undergraduate population, multiplied by 100.

Including expenses not allocated by gender/sport.

Including revenues not allocated by gender/sport.

Total FTE (full-time equivalent) undergraduate students divided by total FTE instructional staff not teaching in graduate or professional programs.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2007 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2015-2016. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.